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PROJECT SUMMARY
TITLE: Nothing Ordinary Buffalo
CREATOR: Lee Patterson
WRITER/DIRECTOR: Lee Patterson, Currently hiring
PRODUCERS: Lee Patterson, Currently hiring
GENRE: Talk Show, Comedy, Drama, Political, Media, Sports,
START DATE: Principal photography estimated to begin March 2015.
PRODUCTION NOTE: Each of the film’s five-six scenes, or acts, will be shot as a single take on 35mm film. 3-4
angles.
LOCATION: Buffalo, NY & New York, NY (Franchisable to other metro areas and an A-List Cable Network R Rated
Series)
RUN TIME: 30-45 min
LOGLINE: Told in non-linear fashion, Nothing Ordinary Buffalo introduces and hilariously interviews 6 local
entrepreneurs, politicians and socialites during dinner while exploring the tangled relationships between diverse
personalities discussing politics, current events, pop culture, sports, entertainment and personal common beliefs.
TONE: A modern, high energy-driven comedy talk show in the vein of Real Time with Bill Maher, The View, Dinner
for 5, SNL and Housewives.
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A comedy, with friends, having dinner, just without the kids
Treatment by Lee Patterson
Weekly: The format for “Nothing Ordinary” is focused on a weekly 30 minute unbiased and bold discussions among a
panel of 6-8 guest usually consisting of the host, co-host, 3 Local entrepreneurs and/or artist, 2 political figures
(maybe convicted). All with diverse personalities at a dinner table for a comedic, quirky, intellectual and entertaining
dining experience to recap current events, pop culture, Music, and relationships. All while enjoying the good life, great
food and wine at a dinner table set in a lavish destination, mainly at the private Lake House.
We will also explore the random conversations among our guests and watch how the evening unfolds at the table as
the personalities clash and how we managed to avoid for example; When guest laugh out loud due to a controversial
political comment and moments where the guest agree on the entertaining quality of a performance that is currently in
town. At the end, everybody will be full, feeling good, educated and there will be music. (modified for PG)
The guests are not one sided as far as politics and personal beliefs, but are of mixed views, so that a more diversified
set of views is achieved. One guest would be a liberal commentator or a political figure, another one would be a
conservative commentator or politician and another would be a person with moderate beliefs i.e. a person who does
not have a clear ideological label. In each episode, numerous members of the panel would be an actor, comedian,
musician, or any other celebrity or a special random non industry related guest (such as local therapist, writer,
homeless person and etc.)
The show will be a compilation of Real Time, The View, Dinner for 5, SNL and Housewives.
Intro: Every episode starts off at the front door entrance as the host welcomes the camera into the home and
performs a comedic out of the box and over the top mini sketch relating to the primary topic of that episode.
(See details on episode format)
Food: The kitchen will introduce and follow a featured celebrated chef and allow him to elaborate and instruct us on
what appetizers, entrees and desserts he will prepare for our guest this evening. Let’s just hope for enough portions,
and lack of kitchen fires….. (All recipes will be provided on the screen)
Drink: The celebrated chef or promoted beverage brand will pair exclusive beverages for each dinner.
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Celebrity: “Nothing Ordinary” has invited 6 celebrity guests ranging from sports, music, film, media and
political figures.
Comedy: Our panel consists of celebrity; all selected will have whit and a sense of humor and can entertain
our host who is an established personality.
Drama: We will emphasize on a quality, entertaining and intellectual conversation, but sometimes big
personalities just can’t hold back when disagreed.
Set Vision: Multimillion dollar Pent House or Beach house, private luxury dinning, celebrity, wine and food!
We will inspire many! However, we will feature affordable products such as wine and food for our viewers to
enjoy at home and for their events.
Product Placement: Within each episode we will incorporate commercial brands to be placed in many
scenes if not all to generate revenue and create extensive brand awareness.
Destination: Each episode will be filmed on location at one of 3 homes in the Buffalo, NY area, Lake house, Down
Town, Providing diversity in ambiance and seasonal landscapes.
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Topics of Conversation:
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Pop Culture: Conversation will include who’s doing what and who doing who in the entertainment industry.
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Politics and Local Events: We will discuss global and national events such as presidency, education, tax
issues, race, gay rights, and/or religion and allow opinions. Let’s just hope everybody agrees or doesn’t say
something completely ignorant!
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Relationships: Parenting, sex and money will definitely be a topic of interest at this table.
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Actors: Interview with special entertainment guest.
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Music: Interview with a special guest and an intimate solo musical performance will be provided live and
unplugged by our celebrity musical guest at the end of each episode. And credits!
Cast: (non-committed local talent)
Title
Host:
Position
Comedy
Host
Politics
Entertainment
Name
Host:
Dave Hill
Rocco LaPenna
John Lovitz type
Guest
Co-Host
Lydia Dominic
Political Guest
(DG)
S:1 E:1
Comedy
Politics
Entertainment
Carl Paladino
(NYGOP)
Local
(NYDEM)
Dinner Guest
(DG)
S:1 E:1
Entertainment
Celebrity on tour ,
NYC or local
William Fitchner
Dinner Guest
(DG)
S:1 E:1
Celebrity
Gossiper
Relationships
Alycia Cooper
Courtney Stodden
home mom
Roselyn Kasmire
Brandon Trusso
Rock Doyle
Jim Proulx
Chef
Chef
Chef Marcos
Hip Hop Artist
ASAP
Furry Friends
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Nussbaumer
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Full Cast:
A majority of the cast will be local talent that has established themselves as successful personalities in either media,
television or a comedic standpoint. Some members of the writing team will be both outsourced and organic. Special
guest will consist of local and national celebrities. We will cast national celebrities either by inviting them from abroad
or invite them via their pre-scheduled booking to buffalo regarding another event.
Names listed below with the exception of Lee Patterson have not been attached or confirmed as cast and at this point only
in conception.
Creator:
Lee Patterson
Producer:
1. Producer:
Lee Patterson, Currently hiring
2. Executive Producer:
Lee Patterson, Larry Quinn, Rock Doyle
3. Co-Executive Producer: Trent Boiling, Currently hiring
4. Segment Producer:
John Foley, Currently hiring
5. Supervising Producer:
Lee Patterson
Director:
1. Korey Green, Currently hiring
2. Chris Donovan (Technical Director), Currently hiring
3. Lee Patterson
Researchers:
1. Political:
Lisa Salkin, Currently hiring
2. Entertainment: John Kratz Currently hiring
Writers:
3. Political:
Lisa Salkin, Larry Quinn Currently hiring
4. Entertainment: John Kratz Currently hiring
5. Comedy:
Billy Kirkland Currently hiring
6. Drama:
Publicist:
Lee Patterson currently hiring
Casting:
1. Political:
Currently hiring
2. Entertainment: Currently hiring
3. Special Guest: Currently hiring
Cast:
Host:
Dave Hill currently hiring
Co-Host:
Lydia Dominic Currently hiring
Public Relations:
Production:
Matt Quinn currently hiring
1. Audio:
Mark Haygen Currently hiring
2. Cinematography: Matt Quinn Currently hiring
3. Video:
John Renna Currently hiring
4. Editing:
Matt Quinn Currently hiring
Set Designer:
Tom Zuwlaski currently hiring
Hair/Make Up:
Leah Dempsey, Mikki McCarran (Hair), currently hiring
Stylist/Wardrobe:
Sue Moreale currently hiring
Location Director:
Lee Patterson
Financing:
1. Product Placement:
a. Food/Beverage
b. Consumer Products
c. Publications
2. Kickstarter:
Lee Patterson
3. Exec Producers:
a. Private Equity
b. Hard Money Investors
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Local Networks
Networks:
Demographics:
We seek a Network that would cater to a specific audience that enjoys entertainment, drinks, food, lifestyle and
intellectual conversation.
An online Network is an interesting focus, due to the aggressive efforts they have made in producing their own
programing and being available to a broad and diverse audience. They also have the unique capabilities of utilizing
interactive ads and pop ups during the program, which in turn can generate extensive ad revenue.
However, Nothing Ordinary will only work online in larger markets and when nationally syndicated. Buffalo and other
cities will not survive independently.
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People QuickFacts
Buffalo
Population, 2013 estimate
Population, 2012 estimate
Population, 2010 (April 1) estimates base
Population, percent change, April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013
Population, percent change, April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012
Population, 2010
Persons under 5 years, percent, 2010
Persons under 18 years, percent, 2010
Persons 65 years and over, percent, 2010
Female persons, percent, 2010
258,959
259,387
261,325
-0.90%
-0.70%
261,310
6.70%
23.60%
11.40%
52.10%
White alone, percent, 2010 (a)
Black or African American alone, percent, 2010 (a)
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent, 2010 (a)
Asian alone, percent, 2010 (a)
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, percent, 2010 (a)
Two or More Races, percent, 2010
Hispanic or Latino, percent, 2010 (b)
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, percent, 2010
50.40%
38.60%
0.80%
3.20%
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3.10%
10.50%
45.80%
Living in same house 1 year & over, percent, 2008-2012
Foreign born persons, percent, 2008-2012
Language other than English spoken at home, pct age 5+, 2008-2012
High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25+, 2008-2012
81.20%
7.70%
14.80%
81.70%
Bachelor's degree or higher, percent of persons age 25+, 2008-2012
Veterans, 2008-2012
Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16+, 2008-2012
Housing units, 2010
Homeownership rate, 2008-2012
Housing units in multi-unit structures, percent, 2008-2012
Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2008-2012
Households, 2008-2012
Persons per household, 2008-2012
Per capita money income in past 12 months (2012 dollars), 2008-2012
23.40%
15,427
20.4
133,444
42.30%
63.30%
$66,700
112,144
2.25
$20,245
Median household income, 2008-2012
Persons below poverty level, percent, 2008-2012
$30,502
30.10%
Business QuickFacts
Buffalo
Total number of firms, 2007
Black-owned firms, percent, 2007
American Indian- and Alaska Native-owned firms, percent, 2007
Asian-owned firms, percent, 2007
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander-owned firms, percent, 2007
13,674
15.20%
F
2.70%
F
Hispanic-owned firms, percent, 2007
Women-owned firms, percent, 2007
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25.00%
Manufacturers shipments, 2007 ($1000)
Merchant wholesaler sales, 2007 ($1000)
Retail sales, 2007 ($1000)
Retail sales per capita, 2007
Accommodation and food services sales, 2007 ($1000)
Geography QuickFacts
Land area in square miles, 2010
Persons per square mile, 2010
FIPS Code
Counties
4,499,775
2,037,335
1,449,610
$5,320
414,738
Buffalo
40.38
6,470.60
11000
Erie County
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Storyboard and Format:
Intro: Every episode starts off at the front door entrance as the host welcomes the camera into the home and
performs a comedic out of the box and over the top mini sketch relating to the primary topic of that episode that will
include topics such as;
Episodes
S1 E1:
Primary Political Topics:
Pop Culture
Real Estate Growth (macro)
Drugs
S1 E2:
Taxes
Religion
S1 E3:
Gay Rights
Media
S1 E4:
Military
Parenting
S1 E5:
Education
Relationships
S1 E6:
Future of the Westside
Extra Terrestrial
S1 E7:
Unions
Celebrity
S1 E8:
Elmwood Village Growth
Nightlife
S1 E9:
Racial
Media
S1 E10:
Downtown Growth
Sports
S1 E11:
Future of the eastside
Relationships
S1 E12:
Casinos
Crime
1.
Intro:
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b.
c.
d.
e.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Logo fades in with background music and intro reel. (see intro details)
End of intro reel, each guest is quickly freeze-framed featured and introduced pulling into the
mansion driveway in a product placement vehicle.
Camera drives down the driveway and approaches the front door of the beautiful mansion and
knocks.
Host opens up the door and invites the camera in the house and provides an energetic welcome
while seamlessly incorporating a metaphoric skit enacting the primary and sub topics of that
specific episode.
As the host walks through the hallway explaining what he has prepared for us for entertainment
and food, each passing door in each room has a theatrical theme varying on different subjects such
as religion and new on TV, gun laws, taxes, guest promo, celebrity and etc.
Kitchen:
a. Host introduces us to the chef in the kitchen.
b. The chef continues to explain what he is preparing for dinner for the guest.
Table:
a. The host proceeds to invite us to exit the back door onto the patio where several guest are talking
about various subjects.
b. The host interrupts and introduces them one by one.
Panel:
a. Everybody is sitting down and the host begins to explain that his friends are here to enjoy an
amazing evening at his home with great food, drinks, company and conversation.
b. The host continues and explains that as friends they all discuss sensitive subjects such same sex
marriage.
i. Where immediately a guest expresses his brief opinion and immediately following another
guest is offended and a potential argument could have occurred, however ended quickly
c. The host continues to list other topics of interest such as legalizing prostitution and another guest
comments on that subject when a guest/woman’s rights activist immediately responds by calling
him a misogynous pig and throws a drink in his face.
d. And the camera quickly goes to the host as he says we also talk about religion, celebrity and
healthy relationships, the camera quickly focuses on a sexy girl in a nun outfit, making out w a
female celebrity guest at the table.
Kickstarter and Product Placement: (Details below)
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a.
6.
Exit:
a.
The host and guest all discuss the important role, opportunities and benefits kickstarter and product
placement has by being incorporated into the show.
Host begins to wrap up the conversation.
b. The guest and extras in costume say goodbye and credits!
This script has been modified for local network television
S1E1:
Primary Topic: Real Estate Growth
Sub Topic: Crime
Scenes:
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1 Scene
Opener (Credits)
1. Logo fades in with background music and intro reel. (see intro. Title and Credits….. 45 sec.
2. End of intro reel, each guest is quickly freeze-framed featured and introduced pulling into the mansion
driveway in a product placement vehicle.
3. Camera drives down the driveway and approaches the front door of the beautiful mansion and knocks.
nd
2 Scene (Option 2)
Welcome (Credits)
4. Camera man knocks on the door
5. Title and Credits continue….. 5 sec.
6. Door opens
7. Host: Hey!! Come on in…. (wearing a oversized crucifix and a Jesus robe)
8. Camera walks in the front door.
9. Host: Excuse the mess, just trying to pick up around here. Hey Gina, do some work around here! Tara!.....
Tara! Come on! Come on! we have company! (College Kids lazily lounging around)
10. Host: Ahh! We have an amazing day today. Dinner is going to be amazing! Drinks are going to flowing and
wait til you see whose joining us!!!
11. Anyways! Let’s go to the kitchen! (As he picks up a pistol from the hall table, cocks its and sticks it in the
back of his pants)
2
nd
Scene
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Kitchen
12. Host: Hey!!! Welcome to my home!
13. Come on, let me show you around. Let’s go down stairs!
14. Ah yes, the kitchen!
15. Hey Tom! (Chef)
16. Chef: Hey Host! How’s it going?
17. Host: Oh… you know! Wink! As the host smirks.
18. What’s for dinner? What’s going on in here?
19. Chef: Well we have……….. (completes a description of the prepared meal to serve) 4 min.
20. Host: Nice! Well…. Hurry up and make it so we can eat!!! I’m starved!
21. Alright, let’s go see what’s going on outside.
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3 Scene
Patio (Intro)
22. Host: Ohhh!! Looks who’s here!!!? (Guest are sitting and talking at a table.)
23. Wow! I feel so special! I want you to meet my friends. With us is Jenny….. (introducing the panel of guest
and promoting their product)
24. Comedic Guest: Makes comment and roast the host for a few minutes. 3 min
25. Host: Alright enough about me, let’s talk about this crazy situation in N. Korea!!! What is going on?
26. Political Guest: Initiates comment.
27. All Guest: Comments
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4 Scene
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Patio (Subject 1)
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5 Scene
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6 Scene
Patio (Subject 2)
Kickstarter:
Utilizing Kickstarter as a source of project financing will offer the opportunity for funders to have a significant role in
each episode. The role each funder has depends on the amount of funding option they choose. Some may receive a
special “Thank you” for the minimum funding option while others will be extras in the beginning skits and up to 2
funders will be invited as special guest and even get Co-Exec. Producer credits on IMDB.
Kickstarter: Option 2
$10 (Unlimited) est. $20,000
We will have endless thanks and do you know how much coffee and Vodka we're going to be drinking? Your ten
dollars is going to help toward keeping us up and insane. Thank you.
$20 (Unlimited) $20,000
A Special thank you and your picture on our Facebook and Twitter.
$50 (Unlimited) $20,000
We post a super, duper extra special thank you on your Facebook and twitter.
$100 (Unlimited) $20,000
You’ll receive everything listed above, plus THE HOST will send a signed poster with a special lipstick kiss to your
name of choice.
$250 (Unlimited) $20,000
You’ll receive everything listed above, plus the script for the current episode direct from the writers.
$500 (Unlimited) $20,000
You’ll receive everything listed above, plus Name and special thanks in the end credits
$750 (Unlimited) $20,000
You’ll receive everything listed above, plus join us for a drink and Hang out with the THE HOST, creator and producer
Lee Patterson, the Directors, the Publicist and the Writers among a few more at our monthly wrap meeting. In other
words it’s a party! and probably at the location set. Never a dull moment!!! And you never know, we might like for you
to stick around? Somebody may need to pick up the tab?
$1000 (Unlimited) $20,000
You’ll receive everything listed above, plus Gets that mug shot, headshot or whatever pretty picture you have of yours
assigned to a seat at the kiddie table on set. You will be introduced; however, we can’t promise what’s going to be
said?
$1500 (Unlimited) $20,000
You’ll receive everything listed above, plus spend the day with us on set. LA or NYC
$2500 (Unlimited) $20,000
You’ll receive everything listed above, plus be a Skit Extra in the opening or closing credits.
$3500 (Limited to 24) $84,000
This is getting good now! You’ll receive everything listed above, plus Open the door to welcome the camera at the
opening intro or close the credits and also get an Associate Producer Credit.
$5000 (Limited to 24) $120,000
Ok! You’ll receive everything listed above, plus be a special guest at the table and get an Executive Producer Credit.
Now you’re in biz baby!!! Hope you’re over 18? Better yet, 21!
$7500 (Limited to 12) $90,000
At this point, were giving you the world! You’ll receive everything listed above, plus Producer Credit and now that
you’re a big shot, let me know what you want?
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Financial Summary:
Revenue
Sizzle Reel:
Key Notes:
1. Kickstarter
2. Comedy
3. Celebrity
4. Politics
5. Product Placement
6. Adult
7. Dinner
8. Drinks
9. Music
Length:
180 Seconds
Kickstarter Summary:
Utilizing kickstarter campaigns not only funds our episodes, but allows the opportunity for aspiring professionals in the media,
culinary and political industries to contribute and be involved in a program that can provide hands on experience and also
offers extensive exposure to a large target audience.
Comedy:
The host will have a strong background in comedy and will strongly contribute and emphasize on the basis of the show as a
comedic, sarcastic and metaphorical look at current events and pop culture.
Celebrity:
The host and 5 guests will be A, B and C TV, reality and film personalities including actors, singer’s writers, politicians and
athletes.
Politics:
Typically each episode will be structured around a sensitive political subject that has relevance to the average target audience.
Product Placement:
To generate additional revenue, product placement and corporate branding will have a large presence in the episodes.
Adult:
Basic:
Most subjects will be targeted toward a mature audience
however, will NOT include profanity, liquor consumption
w/the exception of Wine/Beer), and light sexual behavior
(between both same and opposite sex).
Network:
Most subjects will be targeted toward a mature audience that
will include profanity, liquor consumption (spirits, wine and
beer included), and light sexual behavior (between both same
and opposite sex).
Dinner:
Each show will showcase a main course prepared by a sponsoring culinary professional such as Marco’s or other familiar local
restaurant.
Beverage:
To complement the culinary dishes, drinks will be offered and promoted.
Demographics:
25-40 Years old
Gender:
Male and Female
Political:
All
Religious:
All
Sexual Orientation:
All
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